Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 43, Number 191, Decatur, Adams County, 14 August 1945 — Page 1

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Stepping Stones On Road To Tokyo I „ ... «>1 >« 4 Aug. 10, 1942 —American troops land on Guadalcanal. 1943 May 11—Attu. June 30—Rendova and New Georgia. Nov. I—Bougainville. Nov. 20—Gilbert Islands, Makin and Tarawa. Dec. 15—New Britain. 1944 Jan. 31—Marshall Islands. Feb. 29—Admiralty Islands. June 14 Saipan. July 20 —Guam. Oct. 20 —Leyte. 1945 Jan. 4—Mindoro. Jan. 9—Luzon. Feb. 18—Iwo Jima, April I—Okinawa. April 16 —le. April 20—MacArthur announces control of entire Philippines. June 10—Borneo (Australian troops). Aug. 6—First atomic bomb raid. Aug. B—Russia declares war. Aug. 10—Japan makes surrender offer. Aug. 11 —Allies reply to Jap offer. Aug. 14—Tokyo broadcasts Jap acceptance of terms.

Vidor Scheuler Dies In Italian Hospital Soldier Dies Aug. 3 Os Kidney Infection Pfc. Victor Scheuler, 21, a combat infantryman with the 85th Mountain Regiment of the 10th “Mountaineer” division, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Scheuler of Preble township, died in a hospital in Italy on August 3, of a kidney infeiXion, the parents were notified last evening. Wounded in action on April 14, Pfc. Scheuler apparently had fully recovered from his wounds and returned to his company and active duty. His parents did not know when he was stricken with the fatal illness. His mother stated that he had suffered from an attack of gall stones a few months ago. The young soldier, who had been honored with the combat infantryman badge for his military exploits, entered the army on August 18, 1944 and took basic training at Camp Hood, Texas. He shipped for overseas last January. Pfc. Scheuler was born in Preble township on January 23, 1924. He attended the Preble Lutheran school and was a member of the Preble Lutheran church. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Martin and one sister, Miss Olga Scheuler, at home, the latter being employed at the General Electric plant in this city. o BULLETIN Oak Ridge, Tenn., Aug. 14 — (UP) —It was revealed today that a “planned attempt” was made to sabotage the American atomic bomb project here and that it was thwarted by a specially trained unit of the army’s' counter intelligence corps. democrat thermometer temperature reading 8:00 - Noon - ’' B WEATHER Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms and cooler in north and weat portions today. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms In south portion, becoming cooler tonight and Wednesday.

BULLETIN Carl Hower, aged about 47, died this afternoon at the Irene Byron sanitorium, where he had been a patient for the past six weeks. The body will be brought to the Black funeral home. Far East Airforce Raids Jap Islands 43 Japanese Vessels Destroyed, Damaged Manila, Aug. 14—(UP) — More than 1,000 Far Eastern Air Force bombers and fighters attacked the Japanese home islands during the past 4*B hours, and destroyed or damaged at least 43 enemy vessels, including a cruiser, it was disclosed today. Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters announced that more than 600 land-based planes—the greatest mass raid yet staged by the Far Eastern Air Fonje—attacked shipping and rail facilities at Kyushu island on Sunday. Direct bomb hits were scored on a cruiser, United Press war correspondent Russell Annabel reported. Four small freighters were sunk, 26 were damaged, and two were set afire. Four American ■planes were knocked down by enemy anti-aircraft batteries, but the pilots of two were rescued. Radio Tokyo said that more than 380 land-based planes returned to the attack on Monday. In Sunday’s attack seaport cities, industries and airdromes were battered both at Kyushu and Shikoku but Okinawa dispatches revealed the heaviest damage was inflicted on Kyushu. Myasaki, an Important factory center and port on the east coast of Kyushu, was left in flames by a concentrated attack by 160 Thunderbolt fighter bom b e r.s. Smoke rose to 15,000 feet. Annabel reported Li b e rator “Snooper” bombers hunted down the cruiser and dropped 24 quarterton bombs, scoring hits. The extent of damage was not reported. Other B-24’s destroyed four freighters ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 tons. Three enemy planes ■were shot down and an unestlmated number destroyed on the ground. Railway bridges were destroyed or damaged at Kawishirf, Nyuta, (Turn To Pa*e 2 Column 3)

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B-29's Renew Aerial Assault Against Japan Huge Raiders Drop . .3200-Ton Bomb Load . .On Japs' Homeland Guam, Aug. 14 —(UP) —More than 60 Superfortresses and fighters dropped 3,200 tons of bombs on central Japan today in what may be their last raid of the war. Less than an hour after the last B-29 had turned homeward, Tokyo reported that Japan has decided to accept Allied peace terms. Most of the huge raiders still were en route back to the Marianas at the time. Behind them they left two arsenals and a clogged railway yard on Honshu wreathed in flames. The Japanese offered neither fighter nor anti-aircraft opposition. Off Tokyo itself, the Japanese themselves about the same time were making probably their last suicide air attacks on Admiral William F. Halsey’s Third Fleet. Tokyo said suicide planes were attacking the Third Fleet as late 'at 12:30 pm. Tokyo time. The Japanese surrender broadcast came at 2:49 p.m. Though the enemy account was not confirmed immediately, Pacific Fleet Heauq'tarters announced that American patrol aircraft yesterday shot down 21 Japanese planes near the fleet. Other carriers planes boosted the day’s toll to 138 enemy planes destroyed or damaged with raids on the Tokyo area. None of the enemy raiders penetrated to the warships themselves, the communique said. Tokyo claimed, however, to have damaged an Allied aircraft carrier and a cruiser. Tokyo placed the fleet 25 miles off the east coast of Honshu and within 80 miles of Tokyo yesterday. Radio Tokyo said five other Japanese suicide planes crashed (Turn To Page 2 Column 3)

Tide Os Joy Gradually Rising In Nation-Peace Thought Near

By United Press A tide of joy rose gradually across the United States today. Peace seemed to be just around the corner. The news that Japan was ready to surrender unconditionally to the United States brought people tumbling sleepy-eyed out of bed in the early morning hours from Broadway to Main street. This, perhaps, was the day awaited for three years, eight months, and seven days since Pearl Harbor day by every mother with a son, every wife with a husband in uniform, and every sister with a brother fighting for his country. And perhaps It wasn’t. Underneath the hilarity there was that sobering thought. Celebrators were held back by a caution that said wait until President Truman makes the peace official. Instead of snake dancing in the streets, thousands knelt in prayer at church. As the nation awaited word from Washington the celebrations in most cities were tame compared with the wild jubilation of

Industrial Increase Seen Here After War Reconversion Easy Task For Decatur It will not be a long or difficult job to reconvert Decatur industry from war to peace-time production basis, business leaders in the city predicted today. While employment has been heavy during the four years, the picture of steady jobs and even an increase 1 for peace-time production loomed brightly. For the past several years Decatur has provided employment for upwards of 2,500 persons in industrial and manufacturing plants. It would not be surprising to see this number increased with peace-time production. The largest number has been employed at the General ■Electric plant and while no statement has been by company officials; it is expected that in keeping with the policy of expansion being carried out in the middlewest, that the local plant will also benefit through peacetime production schedules. Several of the city’s factories, although not engaged entirely in war production, have been handicapped by lack of labor during the past three years. With servicemen returning home, it is thought increased production wiil follow after war. Decatur is still in need of more homes and it is believed a building program will provide employment for scores of person's. No public works have yet been planned, but the city’s is faced with the problem of constructing a new sewer system and a sewage disposal plant. Expansion at the city power plant is also to be given thought by the council. 'The Schafer company, which produces leather gloves for military use, will find a demand for its peace-time production of this much used article. The-Krick-Tyndall tile factory, the Decatur Casting company, Wayne Novelty, Decatur Industries and the Kraft Cheese Co., also are expected to be busy with (Turn To Page 2 Column 3)

Armistice day 1918. People in many towns Wok the early news calmly and soberly. San Francisco had the biggest early celebration. The news of the Tokyo surrender broadcast hit that Pacific embarkation port at 10:49 p. m. while the streets, restaurants, night clubs and movies still were filled. Thousands of servicemen waiting for ships to take them into battle went wild with joy. A navy ensign swaggered down San Flranciscofs Market street sporting a colonel's cap. A sailor climbed to a theater marquee and tossed the letters from the sign onto the crowd below. Celebrators piled war bond booths in the middle of the street and turned them into bonfires. The crowd estimated at perhaps 50,000 persons broke into liquor stores and overturned automobiles. San Franciscans, who took V-E day in their stride, cut loose with all the revelry they had stored up for the firing of the last shot in the Pacific. Street car service (Turn To Pago 2, Column 3)

Stern Policy Outlined To Govern Japs United States Has Completed Policy To Govern Nation Washngton, Aug. 14 — (UP) — The United' States has completed a directive outlining a stern policy to govern the immediate military occupation of Japan, it was learned today. Informed sources said the order was now being circulated for final approval among the various government agencies involved and would be ready when U. S. troops move into beaten Japan. It was described as a formula for “corrective but not punitive” occupation. Some 2,000 specially trained army oficers are set to take over administration of the enemy homeland. Officials emphasized that the directive was intended only for the initial period of occupation and that it in no way was comparable to the control program set’ forth at Potsdam. More detailed plans for Japan’s economic disarmament and control still are being formulated. It was suggested that the United States, Britain, China and Russia may decide to undertake joint occupation, with each of the Big Four responsible for one of the main enemy home islands — Hokkaido, Honshu. Shiroku and Kyushu. Because of her major role in the Pacific war, the United States would wield dominant influence in any such program and would undoubtedly be assigned the principal home island of Honshu, on which Tokyo is located. In event the four powers occupy Japan jointly, the United States (Turn To Paw 2. Column 4) o Red Radio Exhorts Troops To Advance Clamping Manchuria Under Stranglehold London, Aug. 14 —(UP)—Russia, in broadcasts three hours after radio Tokyo’s surrender message, exhorted her advancing Manchurian armies today to overtake fleeing Japanese forces and “show them no mercy.” “Don’t let the enemy get away from your crushing blows,’ the Soviet radio at Khabarovsk told three Red Banner armies clamping a stranglehold on Manchuria. “The time has come for Japan to pay fully for her crimes. The time has come to avenge the victims of Japanese cruelty and beastliness. Your slogaif is blood for blood, death for death. Crush Japanese militarism once and for all. "Forward men. Forward!’ Moscow dispatches said Soviet armies already were driving into central Manchuria from the west, northwest, northeast and east as fast as their transport will carry them. The Soviets last night revealed that their tanks and Mongol horsemen had advanced more than 120 miles across the waterless wastes of western Manchuria in the fourth (Turn To Pace e Column 3)

Allied Nations Tensely Await Official Reply Japanese Domei News Agency Broadcasts Jap Acceptance Os Allied Unconditional Surrender Demands Early Today BULLETIN Washington, Aug. 14 — (UP) — The White House announced today that the Swiss government had advised that the coded cables received by the Japanese legation in Bern so far do not “contain the answer awaited by the whole world.” A long message reported in transmission from Tokyo to Bern evidently was on some other subject than Japanese surrender. It might be a Japanese protest over U. S. use of the atomic bomb. Washington, Aug. 14—(UP) —The White House said today that Japan’s reply to Allied unconditional surrender demands — reported by radio Tokyo to be accepted — is expected here today. White House press secretary Charles G. Ross told reporters he was “assuming nothing” as to the character of the Japanese reply. But the Japanese Domei news agency in a broadcast at 12:19 a. m. CWT told the world Japan would accept terms of the Potsdam ultimatum. Ross said the official Japanese reply reached Bern, Switzerland, about 6 a. m. CWT this morning and would be here during the day. The Domei flash —which set off tumultuous victory celebrations in many far flung parts of the world—consisted of just eight words: “Flash—Tokyo—l4 B—Learned imperial message accepting Potsdam declaration forthcoming soon.” Subsequently American monitors heard Japanese radio ' stations calling all Japanese ships at sea, and it was recalled that such calls went out before Germany surrendered finally last May 7. Later there was another Domei transmission calling on Japan’s “100,000,000 (people) without exception” to listen attentively to a broadcast of “unprecedented importance” scheduled for 10 p. m. CWT. “It looks,” Ross told more than 100 newsmen in his White House office, “as if our long vigil is coming to an end soon—that is, sometime today.” The vigil, interrupted only to permit the snatching of a few hours’ sleep from time to time, had lasted since Saturday when the Allies dispatched their reply to the Japanese surrender offer made on Friday. Ross’ statement did not mean that the waiting was entirely over. Nor did it mean that V-J day would be official until the instruments of surrender are signed. It did build the hope that World War ll—after nearly six bloody years —would end some time this week. There has been official speculation, here and in London, that the formal surrender ceremonies would be carried out aboard a U. S. battleship in Tokyo bay. London also heard they might take place on bloody Okinawa, the American capture of which doomed Japan—even without the atom bomb. Ross said this government was consulting with Moscow. London, and Chungking “concerning the simultaneous release of the Japanese note.” “When will the cease fire order be given?” he was asked. “The president will cover that in his statement to the press,” Ross replied without indicating when the statement might be forthcoming. Ross explained that there would be delay while the Japanese communication was being decoded and coded again for transmission here via the Swiss legation. “The Japanese reply,” he said, “is now in the hands of the Swiss, where it was received at Bern. It has had to be decoded and again coded for transmission to the Swiss legation here. “That may take several hours. It then will be delivered to the secretary of state and then to the president.” Continued On Page 2 JCoI. 7*B

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